Team New Zealand and Team Alinghi-Red Bull were unable to reach an agreement in the negotiations over the details of the next America's Cup, and Alinghi has now withdrawn from the Cup. ----- A report with comments.
Yesterday, Peter Burling NZL, helmsman of America's Cup holder Team New Zealand, announced his retirement earlier this week. The report.
Yesterday, it was announced that INEOS Team Britannia is parting with helmsman Ben Ainslie GBR. No agreement could be reached on how to prepare for the next America's Cup. However, Team Britannia will be involved as Challenger of Record in 3 years. A successor at the helm is not yet known. ----- The report.
The Americas Cup continues in Barcelona with two races today at 14h. With the score at 4-2 in favor of New Zealand, this is likely to be a decisive day: Can 'Team Britannia' equalize, or will 'Team New Zealand' extend her lead to 6-2? ----- The wind forecast is again very moderate at 8–12 knots. We will be broadcasting live from 14h CET. The event website.
Today at 14h, the America's Cup enters the decisive phase: Will the English be able to stay in the race with their first victories or will Team New Zealand pull away with a 6-0 win? The wind forecast is moderate at 4-13 knots, but it will turn from NNE to south during the afternoon. It should freshen up sufficiently only in the evening. ----- The event website. We will again be broadcasting live from 14h.
Yesterday, in moderate winds of around 10 knots, 'Team Britannia' was able to keep pace on the first upwind after a good start, with both teams rounding the first gate at the same time. 'Team New Zealand' then delivered another flawless race, took the lead, and steadily pulled away. Today is now a rest day, and at 4-0, there are 2 more duels on the program on Wednesday with probably fresher winds, and whoever achieves 7 wins first has won. ----- The report.
